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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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